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103900 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575858
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10744424
DBPR license5401730

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe ); Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority22-35-5

High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observe mold-like substance inside prep sink by preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw burgers stored above raw calamari container at walk in cooler, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe raw oysters (54F – Cold Holding); cut tuna (51F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F – Cold Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, employee add ice food containers. Also observe at cook line pooled eggs (67F – Cold Holding); calamari (48F – Cold Holding); salmon (48F – Cold Holding); tuna (48F – Cold Holding) as per employee less than 3 hours, employee add ice bags to containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soiled white cutting board at cook line across fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observe established offering on menu raw mahi ceviche, raw tuna tacos and raw tuna lettuce wraps not identified as a raw product. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe on feta cheese, blue cheese and capers containers at salad station. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observe a dead roach on dishwasher drain board next to hand wash sink. Employee removed and clean area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal food container inside reach in cooler at salad station. Employee removed food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observe personal drink on reach in cooler at expo area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe soiled mold-like substance wall at dishwasher area. Employee starts cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observe several wiping cloths at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.